PL1
Senior Member
Today was the appeal hearing of the Cycle Toronto judgement that the Ontario law to remove bike lanes is unconstitutional. Here you can read a 130-odd post thread on Blue Sky summarizing the arguments.
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Cycling infrastructure (Separated bike lanes)
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nightstreak
Active Member
It was a matter of time, got hit by an e-scooter, the guy ran a solid red light at Queen and Bay, didn’t even attempt to slow down. I got a good bruise to show for it. I considered calling the police but what are they going to do, no license plate, he was wearing a helmet so no face.
I’ve always been a big proponent of making it easy and safe to ride a bike in this city, but it’s just blown in my face. I’m done with this BS anarchy on our streets and sidewalks. E-scooters need to at the very least have a plate if not fully licensed. They ride just as fast as a motorcycle on downtown streets, why do they not need to know the rules of the road like operators of other vehicles?
If anyone needs me, I’ll be over here with an ice pack on my ribs. I’m getting too old for this
Coolibop
Active Member
Yes but, it won't get on record as an event. If you don't report, the city will claim there are less collisions and work contrary to what I assume you are trying to accomplish...
Northern Light
Superstar
A public consultation for the Horner Avenue Road Safety Improvements will be held on Monday, February 2 (6 - 8 PM) at Alderwood Pool Meeting Room (2 Orianna Drive). If you can't make it, you can submit your feedback by Friday, February 13.
Horner Avenue Road Safety Improvements
January 2026: Attend the Public Drop-In Event on February 2 and complete the survey before February 13. The City is proposing cycling and road safety upgrades on Horner Avenue and Foch Avenue to improve safety for all road users. The proposed changes will be designed and consulted on in two...www.toronto.ca
To save @Northern Light the hassle, I included a few relevant screen grabs from the PDF.
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I've reviewed the project.
I'm dubious on the Horner changes. The choice here, as proposed is two unidirectional, unprotected bike lanes. I would prefer a 3.5M, bidirectional MUP, fully protected.
The boulevards are actually quite wide, and could be nipped a bit as well.
Foch is more challenging, there is heaving parking demand at the south end. I suspect this is GO Commuters parking for free as all homes have substantial off-street parking.
But the northern portion of Foch has low parking demand and few curb cuts, a cycling facility could be considered.
In the southern part, I would like to see Green P machines installed for the 3 blocks closest to the GO Station and see what happens to the demand.
nightstreak
Active Member
You’re right. The stats are absolutely skewed. People involved in bicycle collisions don’t have any way to identify a hit and run and there’s a perception that police don’t really take them seriously anyway because there’s no drivers license involved, no points deducted, it’s kind of a free for all.
I’ve thought about what you said and I decided that I’m going to report it. The guy was in one of those EMMO e-cycle bikes with a big e on the food delivery box. Are those rentals that food couriers rent when they come downtown to work? Should help narrow down to those who had a bike checked out at that time.
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Mihairokov
Senior Member
It's only a matter of time until one of them rolls up next to me in a bikelane without a bell or any other indication and I end up accidentally punting them into traffic or a pole. Play dumb games win dumb prizes.
Saw a scooter get doored by a pickup on King last year. Interesting interaction, lucky he didn't get seriously hurt.
TwoWheelPoli
Active Member
Some coverage in the Toronto Star about the Mid Humber Gap and the stubborn resistance from the Weston Golf & Country Club.
www.thestar.com
Wonder if there's a need to make a separate thread for this project? Or does one already exist?
It’s taken years for the city to close a tiny gap in this 65-km public trail. The trouble? A 110-year-old private golf course lies in the way
Toronto has finally decided to expropriate part of the Weston Golf and Country Club, a private course that has been open since 1915.
www.thestar.com
Wonder if there's a need to make a separate thread for this project? Or does one already exist?
Northern Light
Superstar
You ask, I answer:
Mid Humber Gap Trail Study (City of Toronto)
Has there been a time since 1954 when the river actually rose to that degree in that section? - Paul There have been floods since 1954 that have surpassed that level of flooding in other rivers of the City. But the Weston? I don't believe so. Dan
TwoWheelPoli
Active Member
Thanks. I tried the search function and didn't see anything for some weird reason.You ask, I answer:
Mid Humber Gap Trail Study (City of Toronto)
Has there been a time since 1954 when the river actually rose to that degree in that section? - Paul There have been floods since 1954 that have surpassed that level of flooding in other rivers of the City. But the Weston? I don't believe so. Danurbantoronto.ca
Northern Light
Superstar
Nothing weird about that UT's search function has some real limitations. I find it easiest to use a google search for say 'mid humber' then add the term 'urbantoronto'. That will typically generate the desired result if its there to be had.
turbanplanner
Senior Member
Weird there aren't millions dying on other sections of the trail when it floodsSome coverage in the Toronto Star about the Mid Humber Gap and the stubborn resistance from the Weston Golf & Country Club.
It’s taken years for the city to close a tiny gap in this 65-km public trail. The trouble? A 110-year-old private golf course lies in the way
Toronto has finally decided to expropriate part of the Weston Golf and Country Club, a private course that has been open since 1915.
Wonder if there's a need to make a separate thread for this project? Or does one already exist?
TwoWheelPoli
Active Member
This morning, I used my day off work to do some errands and get some takeout in the east end. I documented the bike lane conditions on my blog and unfortunately, there are bike lanes that are still blocked 17 days after the storm! Will include a few pictures below to show the good such as Danforth and the bad such as Cosburn and Chester Hill.
www.twowheeledpolitics.ca
East End Snow Check
A blog about cycling and political advocacy based in Toronto, Canada. (#BikeTO)
Northern Light
Superstar
This morning, I used my day off work to do some errands and get some takeout in the east end. I documented the bike lane conditions on my blog and unfortunately, there are bike lanes that are still blocked 17 days after the storm! Will include a few pictures below to show the good such as Danforth and the bad such as Cosburn and Chester Hill.
East End Snow Check
A blog about cycling and political advocacy based in Toronto, Canada. (#BikeTO)
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Cosburn east of Woodbine, leading into Westlake has had so much of an issue w/snowbanks the TTC could only run the bus in one direction (no room for two buses to pass), with the other direction diverting up to Lumsden (Mortimer).
The East York area, has had a real issue, even sections of Danforth were only being done yesterday. (work began on Danforth several days ago, in the more westerly section).
I'm sympathetic with staff, they've had crews out every day, but there just aren't enough personnel and equipment to address everything in a timely way.
TwoWheelPoli
Active Member
A fine line has to be drawn between accommodation due to the major snowstorm and outright incompetence. Having said that, I attribute a lot of the blame on John Tory for coercing council to approve that horribly flawed snow clearing contract in late 2021 when he was mayor, though the City still needs to do everything possible to do better on this front.
TwoWheelPoli
Active Member
On the subject of bike lane clearing, TCBC organized a couple of such actions along the Bloor bike lanes this morning in Koreatown and in Bloor West Village. I wrote about the efforts in the former while Jun Nogami wrote about the other.
www.twowheeledpolitics.ca
jnyyz.wordpress.com
And of course, a few photos from the Koreatown action.
TCBC Clears the Bloor Bike Lane!
A blog about cycling and political advocacy based in Toronto, Canada. (#BikeTO)
Valentine’s Day bike lane maintenance
TCBC put out another call for volunteers to clear bike lanes today. There were two crews at work. The larger downtown crew tackled the bike lanes between Bathurst and Manning. Here are some picture…
jnyyz.wordpress.com
And of course, a few photos from the Koreatown action.